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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1935
Page
4
The book presents a straightforward life portrait of Albert II with dates and events neatly arranged. It also reviews works by Shaith and several fiction titles from Hollywood to mystery, noting plots, characters, and the tone of each.
Railroads Chicago and Northwestern and the Pennsylvania line introduce steam tables in coaches and tourist sleeping cars with meals served by a dietitian in the dining car. Prices aim to be affordable, about 40 to 90 cents per day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, challenging the belief that in-train dining is a luxury. A New York expert notes feet have grown larger with time, averaging from size 5 1/2 to 7 for women and 8 1/2 to 10 1/2 for men, reflecting broader increases in body size and weight.
The report surveys Davis Cup tennis with Germany advancing to challenge the American team and the British holders. It notes yacht racing on Lake Ontario with Mist defeating two American rivals, an American yacht placing second near Gothenburg, and boxing and cricket clashes involving German Schmeling, Max Baer, Bermuda, South Africa, and England. An international golf and polo tourney hub appears at Great Yarmouth with participants from six nations. The tone emphasizes spirited competition over hostility and notes losers preparing for future events.
The article forecasts Russian purchases to rise 150 percent over the next year, yet total U S exports to Russia are put at 36 490 000 for the year. The piece notes that even large percentage gains hinge on the actual dollars earned and reflects cautious optimism about opening the Soviet market after past years of modest sales.
Fire destroys the Corry Wrench Company's Hagie Street plank factory with an estimated loss of 10 000 to 12 000 and minimal insurance. Kincaid and Kincaid sue the Pennsylvania Railroad in Common Pleas for 5 000 over injuries to Carlyle Bowman in a Harrisburg wreck last April. Born this morning at Corry hospital a son to Mr and Mrs McLaughlin. Superintendent L Van Vieck named deputy sheriff of Erie County to enforce auto laws. Sylvester Scramling dies at his brother in law E D Raymond’s home after a weeks illness aged 85. Miss Cora Taft returns from Endeavor visit. Miss Perne Blatchley visits Warren.
United Press reports on Garett Whiteside veteran legislative secretary to Senator Hattie Caraway. He oversees enrolling bills correcting words and commas to avoid misinterpretations. His long career began in 1911 and includes duties as clerk of the Senate committee on enrolled bills and service to Caraway after her husband’s death.
Hollywood July 25 Gladys Swarthout, opera star turned film player, recalls surprise at Metropolitan Opera signing after years of avoidance. She credits relentless work in Ravinia and other stages for shaping a career where film offers mix with music. Swarthout emphasizes devotion to craft, the thrill of crossovers, and curiosity about new film assignments as the biggest life shift.
Fragmentary text suggests a discussion of local bars and cocktails. It mentions a period of three weeks and a pheeele shower, with only two of fourteen popular cocktail lounges bringing attention to the scene. The passage reads as garbled OCR with unclear entities or events.
The text catalogs daily star guidance for June 21 to July 22 born individuals, notes a November 1985 favorable month, and mentions dangers December 8–14, 1939. It also previews historical works on Chief Joseph and Nez Perce War and novelistic romances by Dane Coolidge and Walt Candle, referencing editors and publication notes.
A farmer near Adams County reports a new or rare rat species appearing in the area. The animal is described as small with beaver brown coats and white underparts. One farmer killed 125 of the rats.
Paris July 28 The Grand Prix de Paris attracted a chic international audience at Longchamp. Fashion featured Eastern influence with Mandarin hats, Chinese sleeves, draped gowns, and feathered hats. Wives of French officials wore lace with pink camellias. a detachable sleeve appeared as a new fashion note.
Kenyon College announces a phased expansion at Gambier starting with the construction of an 130,000 gallon glass-roofed swimming pool. The plan aims to later add a new gymnasium and field house as part of a broader development program for the Kenyon campus.
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